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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG A1 OLED TV generally offers a superior viewing experience with better overall picture quality, contrast, and performance in dark rooms. It's a better choice if you prefer watching movies and enjoy gaming. It offers wider viewing angles and better reflection handling, which is great for rooms with multiple viewing positions and some ambient light. On the other hand, the TCL S435 LCD TV is more budget-friendly, but it doesn't perform as well in dark rooms and has lower picture quality overall. It has a higher input lag, which might not be ideal for gaming. However, it could serve well for casual viewing, like watching cartoons and animation or general TV programming in a well-lit room. If you mostly watch TV in a bright room and are concerned about price, the TCL S435 may suit your needs. If you prioritize picture quality and a better viewing experience in various lighting conditions and can invest more, the LG A1 is the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.2
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
6.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A1 OLED TV excels in watching movies and cinematic content due to its perfect black uniformity and stunning contrast, which are crucial for dark scenes, also benefiting from wide viewing angles ensuring a consistent picture irrespective of seating position. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD struggles with less effective contrast and the absence of local dimming, resulting in lower black uniformity which can affect picture quality during dark scenes and has narrow viewing angles that can lead to color and contrast shifts when viewed from the side.
Sports
8.0
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 excels in sports viewing with a higher response time, better motion processing, and excellent handling of reflections, which keeps the image clear during fast action sequences. The TCL S435 struggles in this regard due to its poor motion processing, lower response time, and weaker handling of reflections, making fast movements on screen appear blurred and reflective glare more distracting.
Gaming
7.0
5.5
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
7.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The LG A1 OLED displays cartoons and animations with richer colors and better contrast due to its very good color gamut, making the visuals pop more than the TCL S435 LCD, which has excellent colors out of the box but offers a less vivid color gamut. Additionally, the OLED screen will provide deeper blacks and more uniform grays which enhance the viewing experience, whereas the TCL may not display these aspects as intensely.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
5.8
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 excels at upscaling lower resolution content like news and talk shows, and provides superior SDR brightness, ensuring clear and bright images. In contrast, the TCL S435 struggles with upscaling which can result in less clear images, and its poor SDR brightness might make it harder to see the picture in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
6.6
5.6
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The LG A1 OLED TV is rated fair in both SDR and HDR brightness and it handles reflections very well, making it suited for moderately bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD TV has poor ratings in both SDR and HDR brightness and doesn't handle reflections well, making it less suitable for bright environments.
Cost
$1,100
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2021 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED65A1 | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 1.8" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 52.2 lbs | 37.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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